Creative activities and ideas based on the biblical figure of Cornelius (centurion)

Cornelius was a centurion in the Roman army who is featured in the book of Acts in the New Testament. He is described as a devout and God-fearing man who gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly. In a vision, Cornelius was told to send for the apostle Peter, who was staying in Joppa at the time. When Peter arrived, Cornelius and his household were baptized and received the Holy Spirit, becoming the first Gentiles to be accepted into the Christian church. The conversion of Cornelius played a significant role in the early spread of Christianity beyond the Jewish community.

We have compiled a range of creative ideas and activities below that relate to this Biblical person. These resources are designed to help you teach important life lessons in an engaging and interactive way, whether you are a children's ministry leader, a Sunday school teacher, or a religious educator in a Christian primary school.

Our activities below are suitable for use in various settings such as church children's programs, children's ministry, catechism classes, children's services, Bible clubs, vacation Bible school, and Sunday school, and will help students understand the relevance of the Bible to their lives, and the importance of applying its teachings in practical ways.